Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2023

Event safety requires taking action before tragedy strikes How do meeting planners keep track of an ever-evolving landscape of risks, emergencies and event safety needs? Event planners need to be constantly looking at foreseeable risks. Security plans are often an afterthought or a secondary need from an event planner’s perspective.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2023

New PURE Local Services tool builds RFPs for activities, decor and transportation What if sourcing activities, decor and transportation were as easy as checking boxes to produce an RFP for a venue? The platform makes it easier to support small local vendors, an authentic touch a lot of planners—and attendees—are looking for right now.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 29, 2018

In addition to the Gateway Arch renovation, the city boasts endless opportunities for meeting planners to organize an unforgettable and truly localized experience for their attendees. As a resident and hospitality professional, I am excited to share all these enhancements with guests to our city. With our central location, St.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

1: Know Your Location While you think you may know what types of weather to expect when you are in certain parts of the country, the truth is you cannot be too sure. As meeting and event planners responsible for the safety of sometimes thousands of people, we cannot take anything for granted.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Four out of 10 corporate meeting professionals are planning meetings in 2022, according to new survey from Greenwich Hospitality Group’s Delamar Hotels — a group of boutique hotels located in West Hartford, Southport, and Greenwich Harbor, Connecticut, and Traverse City, Michigan, that offer indoor and outdoor event spaces.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2023

He previously served as vice president of venue management and entertainment operations for Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas. He has over three decades of experience in venue management at performing arts centers, arenas and stadiums. He most recently worked with Summit Hospitality Group in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

We’ve compiled a list of websites for event planners so some of the hardest-working professionals can complete every task on their list. Techsytalk Techsytalk is a digital platform with more than 550 members that bridges the gap between event technology and the event planner. Ready to dive straight in?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

Compiled by analyzing more than $14 billion of group business value sourced through the Cvent Supplier Network in 2022, the rankings highlight hotels, venues, and destinations. We invite meeting planners to build the agenda, and we’ll bring the excitement. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. after being named No.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 10, 2023

How much do event planners make, really? Event planners are responsible for organizing and coordinating events such as weddings, corporate events, conferences, and fundraisers. But just how much do event planners make for all of that work? First, exactly what does an event planner get paid to do? Social event planners.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

“Sooner or later, when Coke finds out Pepsi is meeting in person and getting the benefits of young people interacting with more mature coworkers, Coke [and all the other competitive companies] will demand a return to a physical location,” he said. Dean suggested a co-management arrangement with the venue and the destination.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2023

The other is due to the strong support the Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) and its knowledge Partners provide associations and corporate event planners to achieve engaging programs and outstanding outcomes. Melbourne Connect Located near the biomedical neighborhood is the impressive Melbourne Connect multipurpose venue.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 5, 2023

Whether you’re planning a corporate conference, trade show, product launch, or corporate team-building event, Dallas offers a plethora of memorable venues that cater to every occasion. From stylish ballrooms to unique outdoor spaces, this list showcases the countless Dallas venues for rent. Planning a company-wide celebration?

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 14, 2022

The team at Hilton has come up with a realistic approach to help event planners navigate an uncertain future. Hilton’s team has taken a grounded and realistic approach to help planners of all types face the future head on. Venue and Room Rates. Despite the difficulties, business travel and in-person events are rebounding.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 4, 2023

From Palm Springs to Albuquerque, venues celebrate First Nation people When the tides of history recede, the cultural energy in some regions remains palpable. Thanks to some exciting new spaces opening across the country, meeting planners can host events at cultural centers that provide educational experiences that will have a lasting impact.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2022

The property is located on Midtown Manhattan ’s 48th street where music studios and stores once thrived. The hotel is set to host live music across all its public spaces and will also feature a dedicated entertainment venue for live concerts and celeb/media interviews. Conrad Nashville Opens with Indoor/Outdoor Options.

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The MICE Blog

JANUARY 11, 2021

The Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau (SCIB) is the first point of contact for all event planners who have any question about Switzerland or need any assistance with planning their events, from the smaller to a more complex enquiry. It’s also a popular location among the local community to unwind and enjoy a good conversation.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 13, 2023

How DMCs Can Help You Manage the Unexpected 13 December 2023 You’re probably already familiar with this popular phrase in the hospitality industry: expect the unexpected. Will travel routes be affected? Contracts : Are your contracts with venues and vendors solid? Do your vendors and venues have emergency plans?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2022

They are looking for venues and practices that are earth-friendly and give back to the culture they are packing a bag to visit. With the longest life expectancy in the United States, Hawaiians know the value of hospitality, and enjoyment is the name of their game.”. Downtown Los Angeles Has It All for Planners. Los Angeles.

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Gavel International

MARCH 25, 2024

Reading Time: 7 minutes Success in event and meeting planning involves thoughtful and thorough preparation, which is why having an experienced and prepared meeting planner makes all the difference. Meeting planners are the architects behind every seamless and impactful professional gathering.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 4, 2021

As Anh Nguyen, head of community engagement at the serendipitous networking platform twine pointed out in her guest post, “ Jury, Judge or…Event Planner ?” As event planners, we’ve always taken responsibility for the safety and security of our attendees while they were in our care. was an early question. TheEventVaxDebate.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2022

These new spaces on the block that will have planners knocking. And newly renovated venues couldn’t come at a better time, when industry compression has a sea of planners competing for meetings and event space. What’s New in Hospitality. If glamour is what you’re looking for, these renovation projects will provide.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Popular destinations throughout the world have been busy adding new properties and attractions—from a spectacular entertainment venue in Montreal to a stunning convention center in San Jose, Costa Rica—that have enhanced their offerings to meeting groups and tourists. Here’s a summary of some of the main developments. of meeting space.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

It is also directly connected to Georgia World Congress Center via a pedestrian walkway and is located adjacent to venues such as Mercedez-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena. In partnership with Montclair Hospitality Group, the property will offer international dining concepts and a signature bar.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 1, 2023

Say hello to the world of Steel City and its vibrant collection of event venues. As you explore the event venues in this dynamic metropolis, be prepared to uncover an array of extraordinary spaces that mirror Pittsburgh’s spirit of innovation and hospitality, leaving an indelible mark on any occasion. Let’s do this!

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Next-level Meeting Venues. But perhaps what sets the Oregon Convention Center apart from other large-scale meeting venues is the personality imbued onto the space through the convention center’s art collection. The spacious and modern venue is decorated with a fun bicycle theme and features 46,000 sq. Brewing Culture.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 26, 2022

To learn what meeting professionals value most as the industry emerges in the post-Covid world of gathering, Caesars Entertainment launched its Caesars Entertainment Remastered Tour— showcasing the company’s largest reinvestment year having spent hundreds of millions in 2022 on upgrading their venues across the U.S.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

We encourage every event planner to mark their calendars for the following 35 events and conferences in 2020. Besides access to great networking opportunities and innovative content, the following 35 events will also provide attendees with great speaker lineups and the chance to travel to amazing locations! The Event Planner Expo 2020.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

We’ve compiled a list of websites for event planners so some of the hardest-working professionals can complete every task on their list. Techsytalk Techsytalk is a digital platform with more than 550 members that bridges the gap between event technology and the event planner. Ready to dive straight in?

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Social Tables

JANUARY 27, 2021

NEW Client Services Get all the support you want for your events because we know hospitality matters. Cvent CONNECT August 1-4 | Caesars Forum | Las Vegas Cvent CONNECT is one of the world’s top event technology conferences that brings together meetings, events, and hospitality professionals.

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Social Tables

MARCH 2, 2021

NEW Client Services Get all the support you want for your events because we know hospitality matters. 7 Factors That Impact Salary How Much Do Wedding Planners Make? So … how much do wedding planners make? How much a wedding planner makes ranges depending on a variety of factors.

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inVOYAGE

MARCH 28, 2024

A destination very much on the rise, Sri Lanka, has certainly earned its name as the "Pearl of the Indian Ocean," and offers a truly unique setting for incentives and corporate events, thanks to its stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and warm hospitality.

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Travel Daily Media

DECEMBER 2, 2019

The post PEACHY events: Discover the best MICE location in Thailand appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The best MICE location in Thailand. Four VIP hospitality suites. Infini pool party at the best MICE location in Thailand. PEACH: Ship Technology Expo. billion (THB 54 billion) in revenue. Facilities.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2018

The impact and importance of meetings for medical and pharmaceutical industry attendees is not only increasing, but the complexity of the events and what is expected of planners is more demanding as well, according to a new report from American Express Meetings & Events and a survey conducted by Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2018

While leveraging planning and hospitality trends can help you give guests a fantastic, relevant experience, don’t forget to cover the basics first. Venue-Specific Approaches. For instance, you might be missing the chance to make your event even more exciting for guests by neglecting the bigger picture of your venue.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2018

If you haven’t already, it’s time to get to the drawing board to book off-site activities and venues for next August 10 to 13. COSI is not just a world-class science center, but also a world-class event venue,” says Trent E. A brand-new, two-level location opened directly across the street from the convention center.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 6, 2023

The partial return of office workers to downtown districts is leaving gaps in restaurant demand that meeting planners can leverage.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Albrian Contreras/Tourism Calgary) Birds may head south for the winter, but meeting planners are flocking north to experience the billion reasons that Calgary is the ultimate host city — any time of year. The staff at Calgary’s meeting venues also are expert practitioners of hospitality. Why a billion?

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